Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's improper inflight planning/decisions, failure to make a precautionary landing when he realized he was too low to reach the airport, and attempting to stretch his glidepath to reach the runway.
NTSB investigation record
Schweizer Sgs2-33A· N2524H
Primary finding
The pilot's improper inflight planning/decisions, failure to make a precautionary landing when he realized he was too low to reach the airport, and attempting to stretch his glidepath to reach the runway.
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